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 Product Description
Take home your very own Roary racing car! Remote controlled Roary comes with a steering wheel control so you can steer Roary forwards, backwards, left or right! The remote is chunky and easy for little hands to use. With sound and phrases. A fun first remote controlled car that allows your child to control the play - great for the next Schumacher in training! Bright colours and human like "face" make him appear friendly.
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
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Product Description
It's freaky, it's weird, it flies! The Insecta is more than just a remote control flier, it's a chopper crossed with an insect! This incredible hybrid flier has the technical capabilities of a PicooZ helicopter and the bug like exterior of a weird insect.
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Nice little flier, and great value, 28 Jun 2008
Got this because my PicooZ had long since died, and even though I've graduate since to a 4-channel co-axial, I missed the little guy. So, got this as a replacement, as I fancied something a little different looking.
As noted by another reviewer, you get no choice in which of the three infrared channels you will receive, which could cause problems if you want to use more than one at a time (is anyone at Amazon listening? Could we have a choice of the A,B or C versions, please?).
It flies great, better than my old PicooZ, but whether this is due to a better design, or simply that my original one got a bit mangled as I learnt, I have no idea: Maybe I had better buy a heli-style one as well, just for comparison purposes, of course (ahem!).
Comes with a spare tail rotor, which is very useful, and small weights, which can be applied to the nose, to increase forward speed (with 2-channel, there is no forward-reverse; only up-down and left-right spin).
Given how cheap these have now become, get one to play with if you've not bothered up until now: They will fly in a very small space, and will not damage anything you may hit. Outside is a no-no though, even a small breeze from an open window will put them off-course.
they lie!, 27 Mar 2008
The Helicopter itself is a great toy, but if you want to fly with friends I suggest you go to a proper shop as here you cannot select which channel you want.
'using infrared triband technology on 3 channels (A, B & C) three helicopters can be flown at the same time!'
Although the controller can be flipped between channels, the Insecta Helicopter is fixed to a preset one.
Therefore this statement is completely false, and the only reason why I would not recommend buying this product here.
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Product Description
At the end of a long day of pulling cargo and passengers, all the hard working little engines need a place to rest. This engine shed has space for storing up to 8 engines, but Thomas isnt ready to go in just yet, and is steaming around the track and rail
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Nice little flier, and great value, 28 Jun 2008
Got this because my PicooZ had long since died, and even though I've graduate since to a 4-channel co-axial, I missed the little guy. So, got this as a replacement, as I fancied something a little different looking.
As noted by another reviewer, you get no choice in which of the three infrared channels you will receive, which could cause problems if you want to use more than one at a time (is anyone at Amazon listening? Could we have a choice of the A,B or C versions, please?).
It flies great, better than my old PicooZ, but whether this is due to a better design, or simply that my original one got a bit mangled as I learnt, I have no idea: Maybe I had better buy a heli-style one as well, just for comparison purposes, of course (ahem!).
Comes with a spare tail rotor, which is very useful, and small weights, which can be applied to the nose, to increase forward speed (with 2-channel, there is no forward-reverse; only up-down and left-right spin).
Given how cheap these have now become, get one to play with if you've not bothered up until now: They will fly in a very small space, and will not damage anything you may hit. Outside is a no-no though, even a small breeze from an open window will put them off-course.
they lie!, 27 Mar 2008
The Helicopter itself is a great toy, but if you want to fly with friends I suggest you go to a proper shop as here you cannot select which channel you want.
'using infrared triband technology on 3 channels (A, B & C) three helicopters can be flown at the same time!'
Although the controller can be flipped between channels, the Insecta Helicopter is fixed to a preset one.
Therefore this statement is completely false, and the only reason why I would not recommend buying this product here.
My son's favourite toy!, 02 Nov 2008
I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and it was an instant hit. Now nearly a year later it is his favourite toy and he can't put it down. He loves putting the track together and pushing the trains around making up stories. We've recently bought him some more track which was urgently needed. With Christmas coming he keeps asking for more track still and more of the trains to add to his collection. It is very durable and an excellent toy to take away as the trains and the track all pack away inside. I will definitely be buying more of the 'take along' playsets to add to this one.
Hours of fun with this toy!, 02 Oct 2008
I bought this shed and play set for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Love this toy, 13 Aug 2008
I ACTUALLY WON THIS TOY AND THE TRAVELLING CASE FROM THE THOMAS MAGAZINE, MY SON IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS A PERMANENT FIXTURE ON OUR TABLE, HE PLAYS WITH IT NON-STOP, HE CAN OPEN THE CASE HIMSELF AND FIX THE TRACK TOGETHER, I WOULD DEFINATLEY RECOMMEND IT.
Built to last, 09 Aug 2008
I bought this shed for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Take along fun, 02 Nov 2007
We bought this take-along engine shed a couple of years ago and it has been used so many times since then. It is the ideal size to take away, as the track fits inside the lid and there is enough space to take several trains, tenders and trucks. This set has been on every holiday with us and both of my boys (now 5 and 2) have such fun with it. It's a little piece of home in every unfamiliar hotel room or holiday home, and picking the right trains and making sure they have all the right pieces of track is an important job for them while mum and dad are doing the rest of the packing!! I couldn't have imagined how useful this set would be, and I heartily recommend it for travel fun.
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Hot Wheels 5 Car Gift Pack
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Mattel;
For ages 3 and over;
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In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.
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Amazon: £5.37
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Product Description
Prepare yourself for awesome Hot Wheels action! In this Hot Wheels 5 Car Pack you get to own the coolest 1:64 scale vehicles around. Each pack is totally collectable with 5 unique cars.
Please note: One Hot Wheels 5 Car Pack is supplied, themes
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Take Along Thomas & Friends - Toby
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Learning Curve;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £2.95
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Product Description
Toby is old-fashioned, both in looks and outlook. Every engine, no matter how old, wants to be Really Useful and having once nearly been scrapped, Toby is always happy to work. He's not above being temperamental sometimes, but since he works mainly up an outlying quarry line, he can work off his moods without causing grief to anyone except his own faithful coach Henrietta. Take Toby on a trip around the track! A wonderful way to encourage roleplay and a great addition to your Take Along Thomas & Friends collection!
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Nice little flier, and great value, 28 Jun 2008
Got this because my PicooZ had long since died, and even though I've graduate since to a 4-channel co-axial, I missed the little guy. So, got this as a replacement, as I fancied something a little different looking.
As noted by another reviewer, you get no choice in which of the three infrared channels you will receive, which could cause problems if you want to use more than one at a time (is anyone at Amazon listening? Could we have a choice of the A,B or C versions, please?).
It flies great, better than my old PicooZ, but whether this is due to a better design, or simply that my original one got a bit mangled as I learnt, I have no idea: Maybe I had better buy a heli-style one as well, just for comparison purposes, of course (ahem!).
Comes with a spare tail rotor, which is very useful, and small weights, which can be applied to the nose, to increase forward speed (with 2-channel, there is no forward-reverse; only up-down and left-right spin).
Given how cheap these have now become, get one to play with if you've not bothered up until now: They will fly in a very small space, and will not damage anything you may hit. Outside is a no-no though, even a small breeze from an open window will put them off-course.
they lie!, 27 Mar 2008
The Helicopter itself is a great toy, but if you want to fly with friends I suggest you go to a proper shop as here you cannot select which channel you want.
'using infrared triband technology on 3 channels (A, B & C) three helicopters can be flown at the same time!'
Although the controller can be flipped between channels, the Insecta Helicopter is fixed to a preset one.
Therefore this statement is completely false, and the only reason why I would not recommend buying this product here.
My son's favourite toy!, 02 Nov 2008
I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and it was an instant hit. Now nearly a year later it is his favourite toy and he can't put it down. He loves putting the track together and pushing the trains around making up stories. We've recently bought him some more track which was urgently needed. With Christmas coming he keeps asking for more track still and more of the trains to add to his collection. It is very durable and an excellent toy to take away as the trains and the track all pack away inside. I will definitely be buying more of the 'take along' playsets to add to this one.
Hours of fun with this toy!, 02 Oct 2008
I bought this shed and play set for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Love this toy, 13 Aug 2008
I ACTUALLY WON THIS TOY AND THE TRAVELLING CASE FROM THE THOMAS MAGAZINE, MY SON IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS A PERMANENT FIXTURE ON OUR TABLE, HE PLAYS WITH IT NON-STOP, HE CAN OPEN THE CASE HIMSELF AND FIX THE TRACK TOGETHER, I WOULD DEFINATLEY RECOMMEND IT.
Built to last, 09 Aug 2008
I bought this shed for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Take along fun, 02 Nov 2007
We bought this take-along engine shed a couple of years ago and it has been used so many times since then. It is the ideal size to take away, as the track fits inside the lid and there is enough space to take several trains, tenders and trucks. This set has been on every holiday with us and both of my boys (now 5 and 2) have such fun with it. It's a little piece of home in every unfamiliar hotel room or holiday home, and picking the right trains and making sure they have all the right pieces of track is an important job for them while mum and dad are doing the rest of the packing!! I couldn't have imagined how useful this set would be, and I heartily recommend it for travel fun.
toby: excllent piece, 20 Aug 2008
For some reason one of our sons favourites is Toby. This is a great piece and i notice he plays with it a lot. Pity there is no windmill to go with one of the Toby stories (yes i know, like you no doubt...i too am forced to watch them). There is one thing to be aware. this is one of the heavier take along pieces, so if you child is prone to the odd mood to rocket launch toys, you would be advised to steer clear of this, its about double the weight of a normal take along train. the colouring, painting and moulding is spot on on realism.
Lovely little trains for taking on your travels!, 24 Jul 2008
My son has a large collection of the take along Thomas range. These little trains are perfect for taking out and about - they're a lovely size. Ours have lasted quite well considering the heavy play they get from 4 young kids. OK, so they may have a few little chips in them now, but nothing that would take any fun out of them - they just look more authentic!!! And they don't chip nearly as easily as the wooden range.
I would highly recommend these to anyone with Thomas mad kids!
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Product Description
Enter the world of Roary the Racing Car and the Silver Hatch racing track! Just like Big Chris, you must become a racing car mechanic to assemble this Construct N Go Roary. With Roary in pieces, your mechanic skills are tested to put him back together.
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Nice little flier, and great value, 28 Jun 2008
Got this because my PicooZ had long since died, and even though I've graduate since to a 4-channel co-axial, I missed the little guy. So, got this as a replacement, as I fancied something a little different looking.
As noted by another reviewer, you get no choice in which of the three infrared channels you will receive, which could cause problems if you want to use more than one at a time (is anyone at Amazon listening? Could we have a choice of the A,B or C versions, please?).
It flies great, better than my old PicooZ, but whether this is due to a better design, or simply that my original one got a bit mangled as I learnt, I have no idea: Maybe I had better buy a heli-style one as well, just for comparison purposes, of course (ahem!).
Comes with a spare tail rotor, which is very useful, and small weights, which can be applied to the nose, to increase forward speed (with 2-channel, there is no forward-reverse; only up-down and left-right spin).
Given how cheap these have now become, get one to play with if you've not bothered up until now: They will fly in a very small space, and will not damage anything you may hit. Outside is a no-no though, even a small breeze from an open window will put them off-course.
they lie!, 27 Mar 2008
The Helicopter itself is a great toy, but if you want to fly with friends I suggest you go to a proper shop as here you cannot select which channel you want.
'using infrared triband technology on 3 channels (A, B & C) three helicopters can be flown at the same time!'
Although the controller can be flipped between channels, the Insecta Helicopter is fixed to a preset one.
Therefore this statement is completely false, and the only reason why I would not recommend buying this product here.
My son's favourite toy!, 02 Nov 2008
I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and it was an instant hit. Now nearly a year later it is his favourite toy and he can't put it down. He loves putting the track together and pushing the trains around making up stories. We've recently bought him some more track which was urgently needed. With Christmas coming he keeps asking for more track still and more of the trains to add to his collection. It is very durable and an excellent toy to take away as the trains and the track all pack away inside. I will definitely be buying more of the 'take along' playsets to add to this one.
Hours of fun with this toy!, 02 Oct 2008
I bought this shed and play set for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Love this toy, 13 Aug 2008
I ACTUALLY WON THIS TOY AND THE TRAVELLING CASE FROM THE THOMAS MAGAZINE, MY SON IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS A PERMANENT FIXTURE ON OUR TABLE, HE PLAYS WITH IT NON-STOP, HE CAN OPEN THE CASE HIMSELF AND FIX THE TRACK TOGETHER, I WOULD DEFINATLEY RECOMMEND IT.
Built to last, 09 Aug 2008
I bought this shed for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Take along fun, 02 Nov 2007
We bought this take-along engine shed a couple of years ago and it has been used so many times since then. It is the ideal size to take away, as the track fits inside the lid and there is enough space to take several trains, tenders and trucks. This set has been on every holiday with us and both of my boys (now 5 and 2) have such fun with it. It's a little piece of home in every unfamiliar hotel room or holiday home, and picking the right trains and making sure they have all the right pieces of track is an important job for them while mum and dad are doing the rest of the packing!! I couldn't have imagined how useful this set would be, and I heartily recommend it for travel fun.
toby: excllent piece, 20 Aug 2008
For some reason one of our sons favourites is Toby. This is a great piece and i notice he plays with it a lot. Pity there is no windmill to go with one of the Toby stories (yes i know, like you no doubt...i too am forced to watch them). There is one thing to be aware. this is one of the heavier take along pieces, so if you child is prone to the odd mood to rocket launch toys, you would be advised to steer clear of this, its about double the weight of a normal take along train. the colouring, painting and moulding is spot on on realism.
Lovely little trains for taking on your travels!, 24 Jul 2008
My son has a large collection of the take along Thomas range. These little trains are perfect for taking out and about - they're a lovely size. Ours have lasted quite well considering the heavy play they get from 4 young kids. OK, so they may have a few little chips in them now, but nothing that would take any fun out of them - they just look more authentic!!! And they don't chip nearly as easily as the wooden range.
I would highly recommend these to anyone with Thomas mad kids!
Great toy for Roary fans, 03 Nov 2008
My son, who is 3 loves, this toy. When it was bought he would spend over an hour putting Roary together and running him around until he fell apart, and then putting him back together again.
It involves screwing parts on to Roary with a plastic screwdriver, which helps to develop co-ordination. When we first got the toy my son was unable to put it together, but after a week of practicing he was able to do it on his own.
I would recommend this toy to any little Roary the Racing Car fan.
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Take Along Thomas & Friends - James
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Learning Curve;
For ages 3 and over;
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*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £4.69
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Product Description
James is a medium-sized engine. His six driving wheels are not as big as Gordon's and not as small as Thomas'. He has a fine scarlet coat and brass dome and likes to think of himself as a Really Splendid Engine. This can occasionally lead to high-falutin' ideas about the sort of work suitable for such a noble creature: invariably they land James into trouble. Take James out on an important journey! A wonderful way to encourage roleplay and a great addition to your Take Along Thomas & Friends collection!
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Nice little flier, and great value, 28 Jun 2008
Got this because my PicooZ had long since died, and even though I've graduate since to a 4-channel co-axial, I missed the little guy. So, got this as a replacement, as I fancied something a little different looking.
As noted by another reviewer, you get no choice in which of the three infrared channels you will receive, which could cause problems if you want to use more than one at a time (is anyone at Amazon listening? Could we have a choice of the A,B or C versions, please?).
It flies great, better than my old PicooZ, but whether this is due to a better design, or simply that my original one got a bit mangled as I learnt, I have no idea: Maybe I had better buy a heli-style one as well, just for comparison purposes, of course (ahem!).
Comes with a spare tail rotor, which is very useful, and small weights, which can be applied to the nose, to increase forward speed (with 2-channel, there is no forward-reverse; only up-down and left-right spin).
Given how cheap these have now become, get one to play with if you've not bothered up until now: They will fly in a very small space, and will not damage anything you may hit. Outside is a no-no though, even a small breeze from an open window will put them off-course.
they lie!, 27 Mar 2008
The Helicopter itself is a great toy, but if you want to fly with friends I suggest you go to a proper shop as here you cannot select which channel you want.
'using infrared triband technology on 3 channels (A, B & C) three helicopters can be flown at the same time!'
Although the controller can be flipped between channels, the Insecta Helicopter is fixed to a preset one.
Therefore this statement is completely false, and the only reason why I would not recommend buying this product here.
My son's favourite toy!, 02 Nov 2008
I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and it was an instant hit. Now nearly a year later it is his favourite toy and he can't put it down. He loves putting the track together and pushing the trains around making up stories. We've recently bought him some more track which was urgently needed. With Christmas coming he keeps asking for more track still and more of the trains to add to his collection. It is very durable and an excellent toy to take away as the trains and the track all pack away inside. I will definitely be buying more of the 'take along' playsets to add to this one.
Hours of fun with this toy!, 02 Oct 2008
I bought this shed and play set for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Love this toy, 13 Aug 2008
I ACTUALLY WON THIS TOY AND THE TRAVELLING CASE FROM THE THOMAS MAGAZINE, MY SON IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS A PERMANENT FIXTURE ON OUR TABLE, HE PLAYS WITH IT NON-STOP, HE CAN OPEN THE CASE HIMSELF AND FIX THE TRACK TOGETHER, I WOULD DEFINATLEY RECOMMEND IT.
Built to last, 09 Aug 2008
I bought this shed for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Take along fun, 02 Nov 2007
We bought this take-along engine shed a couple of years ago and it has been used so many times since then. It is the ideal size to take away, as the track fits inside the lid and there is enough space to take several trains, tenders and trucks. This set has been on every holiday with us and both of my boys (now 5 and 2) have such fun with it. It's a little piece of home in every unfamiliar hotel room or holiday home, and picking the right trains and making sure they have all the right pieces of track is an important job for them while mum and dad are doing the rest of the packing!! I couldn't have imagined how useful this set would be, and I heartily recommend it for travel fun.
toby: excllent piece, 20 Aug 2008
For some reason one of our sons favourites is Toby. This is a great piece and i notice he plays with it a lot. Pity there is no windmill to go with one of the Toby stories (yes i know, like you no doubt...i too am forced to watch them). There is one thing to be aware. this is one of the heavier take along pieces, so if you child is prone to the odd mood to rocket launch toys, you would be advised to steer clear of this, its about double the weight of a normal take along train. the colouring, painting and moulding is spot on on realism.
Lovely little trains for taking on your travels!, 24 Jul 2008
My son has a large collection of the take along Thomas range. These little trains are perfect for taking out and about - they're a lovely size. Ours have lasted quite well considering the heavy play they get from 4 young kids. OK, so they may have a few little chips in them now, but nothing that would take any fun out of them - they just look more authentic!!! And they don't chip nearly as easily as the wooden range.
I would highly recommend these to anyone with Thomas mad kids!
Great toy for Roary fans, 03 Nov 2008
My son, who is 3 loves, this toy. When it was bought he would spend over an hour putting Roary together and running him around until he fell apart, and then putting him back together again.
It involves screwing parts on to Roary with a plastic screwdriver, which helps to develop co-ordination. When we first got the toy my son was unable to put it together, but after a week of practicing he was able to do it on his own.
I would recommend this toy to any little Roary the Racing Car fan.
CHOO CHOO, 10 Sep 2008
A GREAT ADDITION TO THE TAKE ALONG THOMAS RANGE OF TOYS. PLUS ITS MY NAME TOO.
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Science Museum - Cosmic Jet Racer
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Great Gizmos;
For ages 8 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £5.99
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Product Description
Create your very own balloon-powered jet racers! Decorate them with the stickers provided and have races with your friends. Each kit contains two super lightweight chassis, eight wheels, four axles, three balloons, stickers, and instructions with fun facts! 8 Years +
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Product Description
Includes 20 assorted pieces of track. Easy for small hands to together and pull apart. 30 Months +
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Nice little flier, and great value, 28 Jun 2008
Got this because my PicooZ had long since died, and even though I've graduate since to a 4-channel co-axial, I missed the little guy. So, got this as a replacement, as I fancied something a little different looking.
As noted by another reviewer, you get no choice in which of the three infrared channels you will receive, which could cause problems if you want to use more than one at a time (is anyone at Amazon listening? Could we have a choice of the A,B or C versions, please?).
It flies great, better than my old PicooZ, but whether this is due to a better design, or simply that my original one got a bit mangled as I learnt, I have no idea: Maybe I had better buy a heli-style one as well, just for comparison purposes, of course (ahem!).
Comes with a spare tail rotor, which is very useful, and small weights, which can be applied to the nose, to increase forward speed (with 2-channel, there is no forward-reverse; only up-down and left-right spin).
Given how cheap these have now become, get one to play with if you've not bothered up until now: They will fly in a very small space, and will not damage anything you may hit. Outside is a no-no though, even a small breeze from an open window will put them off-course.
they lie!, 27 Mar 2008
The Helicopter itself is a great toy, but if you want to fly with friends I suggest you go to a proper shop as here you cannot select which channel you want.
'using infrared triband technology on 3 channels (A, B & C) three helicopters can be flown at the same time!'
Although the controller can be flipped between channels, the Insecta Helicopter is fixed to a preset one.
Therefore this statement is completely false, and the only reason why I would not recommend buying this product here.
My son's favourite toy!, 02 Nov 2008
I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and it was an instant hit. Now nearly a year later it is his favourite toy and he can't put it down. He loves putting the track together and pushing the trains around making up stories. We've recently bought him some more track which was urgently needed. With Christmas coming he keeps asking for more track still and more of the trains to add to his collection. It is very durable and an excellent toy to take away as the trains and the track all pack away inside. I will definitely be buying more of the 'take along' playsets to add to this one.
Hours of fun with this toy!, 02 Oct 2008
I bought this shed and play set for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Love this toy, 13 Aug 2008
I ACTUALLY WON THIS TOY AND THE TRAVELLING CASE FROM THE THOMAS MAGAZINE, MY SON IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS A PERMANENT FIXTURE ON OUR TABLE, HE PLAYS WITH IT NON-STOP, HE CAN OPEN THE CASE HIMSELF AND FIX THE TRACK TOGETHER, I WOULD DEFINATLEY RECOMMEND IT.
Built to last, 09 Aug 2008
I bought this shed for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Take along fun, 02 Nov 2007
We bought this take-along engine shed a couple of years ago and it has been used so many times since then. It is the ideal size to take away, as the track fits inside the lid and there is enough space to take several trains, tenders and trucks. This set has been on every holiday with us and both of my boys (now 5 and 2) have such fun with it. It's a little piece of home in every unfamiliar hotel room or holiday home, and picking the right trains and making sure they have all the right pieces of track is an important job for them while mum and dad are doing the rest of the packing!! I couldn't have imagined how useful this set would be, and I heartily recommend it for travel fun.
toby: excllent piece, 20 Aug 2008
For some reason one of our sons favourites is Toby. This is a great piece and i notice he plays with it a lot. Pity there is no windmill to go with one of the Toby stories (yes i know, like you no doubt...i too am forced to watch them). There is one thing to be aware. this is one of the heavier take along pieces, so if you child is prone to the odd mood to rocket launch toys, you would be advised to steer clear of this, its about double the weight of a normal take along train. the colouring, painting and moulding is spot on on realism.
Lovely little trains for taking on your travels!, 24 Jul 2008
My son has a large collection of the take along Thomas range. These little trains are perfect for taking out and about - they're a lovely size. Ours have lasted quite well considering the heavy play they get from 4 young kids. OK, so they may have a few little chips in them now, but nothing that would take any fun out of them - they just look more authentic!!! And they don't chip nearly as easily as the wooden range.
I would highly recommend these to anyone with Thomas mad kids!
Great toy for Roary fans, 03 Nov 2008
My son, who is 3 loves, this toy. When it was bought he would spend over an hour putting Roary together and running him around until he fell apart, and then putting him back together again.
It involves screwing parts on to Roary with a plastic screwdriver, which helps to develop co-ordination. When we first got the toy my son was unable to put it together, but after a week of practicing he was able to do it on his own.
I would recommend this toy to any little Roary the Racing Car fan.
CHOO CHOO, 10 Sep 2008
A GREAT ADDITION TO THE TAKE ALONG THOMAS RANGE OF TOYS. PLUS ITS MY NAME TOO.
Added fun for the take along range, 02 Nov 2008
My son has the take along engine sheds and this extra track is a must to add onto this. Very easy for my two year old to put together and very durable. Comes with adapters so that it can fit the more up to date version of the track that some of the take along sets now come with.
Excellence in a little box!, 14 Oct 2008
Take Along Thomas & Friends - Curved & Straight Track PackI was delighted when I received this little track box this morning!My grndson will be over the moon!Cheaper than e-bay,quicker delivery than Thomas himself could offer - and an obviously caring toyshop (Toyopia.co.)Thomas addicts really NEED this expansion pack for a special Xmas!!!Thank-you Amazon!
GOING OFF TRACK?, 10 Sep 2008
WE WERE AFTER THIS FOR AGES AND NOW OUR SON CANT STOP PLAYING WITH IT. A MUST TO ADD ONTO THE THOMAS ENGINE SHED AND TUNNEL.
Track for the metal trains, 12 Mar 2008
This is compatible with the take along thomas range of trains and playsets as it comes with adapter pieces which fit the larger track parts on some of the playsets.
I have the Sodor Mine and engine shed, using the adapters it all works well together.
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Take Along Thomas & Friends - Percy
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Learning Curve;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £2.90
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Product Description
Take Along Percy, part of the Take Along Thomas and Friends collection. Engines and carriages are made from die cast metal and feature Smart Magnets that can be connected to other carriages by any end. Easy connect plastic track simply snaps together. Works with other Take Along Thomas & Friends tracks and carriages only.
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Nice little flier, and great value, 28 Jun 2008
Got this because my PicooZ had long since died, and even though I've graduate since to a 4-channel co-axial, I missed the little guy. So, got this as a replacement, as I fancied something a little different looking.
As noted by another reviewer, you get no choice in which of the three infrared channels you will receive, which could cause problems if you want to use more than one at a time (is anyone at Amazon listening? Could we have a choice of the A,B or C versions, please?).
It flies great, better than my old PicooZ, but whether this is due to a better design, or simply that my original one got a bit mangled as I learnt, I have no idea: Maybe I had better buy a heli-style one as well, just for comparison purposes, of course (ahem!).
Comes with a spare tail rotor, which is very useful, and small weights, which can be applied to the nose, to increase forward speed (with 2-channel, there is no forward-reverse; only up-down and left-right spin).
Given how cheap these have now become, get one to play with if you've not bothered up until now: They will fly in a very small space, and will not damage anything you may hit. Outside is a no-no though, even a small breeze from an open window will put them off-course.
they lie!, 27 Mar 2008
The Helicopter itself is a great toy, but if you want to fly with friends I suggest you go to a proper shop as here you cannot select which channel you want.
'using infrared triband technology on 3 channels (A, B & C) three helicopters can be flown at the same time!'
Although the controller can be flipped between channels, the Insecta Helicopter is fixed to a preset one.
Therefore this statement is completely false, and the only reason why I would not recommend buying this product here.
My son's favourite toy!, 02 Nov 2008
I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and it was an instant hit. Now nearly a year later it is his favourite toy and he can't put it down. He loves putting the track together and pushing the trains around making up stories. We've recently bought him some more track which was urgently needed. With Christmas coming he keeps asking for more track still and more of the trains to add to his collection. It is very durable and an excellent toy to take away as the trains and the track all pack away inside. I will definitely be buying more of the 'take along' playsets to add to this one.
Hours of fun with this toy!, 02 Oct 2008
I bought this shed and play set for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Love this toy, 13 Aug 2008
I ACTUALLY WON THIS TOY AND THE TRAVELLING CASE FROM THE THOMAS MAGAZINE, MY SON IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS A PERMANENT FIXTURE ON OUR TABLE, HE PLAYS WITH IT NON-STOP, HE CAN OPEN THE CASE HIMSELF AND FIX THE TRACK TOGETHER, I WOULD DEFINATLEY RECOMMEND IT.
Built to last, 09 Aug 2008
I bought this shed for my son twelve months ago when he turned three. He absolutely loved it then and still does now. He's a normal lively almost four year old now and the shed is still going strong (not one of the doors have come off) and looks like new where many of his other things have long gone. The track supplied is the older thicker plastic type that stays together better than the new... but as many of the newer sets have connection pieces of track with them, it can join onto any set.
The front slides forward to show a working turntable with some finishing touches. Very occasionally my boy pulls the tray out too far when he pulls quite hard, but it goes back easily with my help and no bits of plastic have broken off. The doors each have compartments behind, of various lengths (as they run diagonally back) so my son likes to see which train can fit in each. He has Spencer and his truck which seems about the longest, and that can fit in easily. The top opens and catches closed firmly enough to support the weight of numerous trains when being carried by the handle. The space inside the top can store the pieces of track or... as my son does... makes an extra 'bedroom' for more trains lying on their sides.
All in all an excellent toy that my son has had loads of fun with.
Take along fun, 02 Nov 2007
We bought this take-along engine shed a couple of years ago and it has been used so many times since then. It is the ideal size to take away, as the track fits inside the lid and there is enough space to take several trains, tenders and trucks. This set has been on every holiday with us and both of my boys (now 5 and 2) have such fun with it. It's a little piece of home in every unfamiliar hotel room or holiday home, and picking the right trains and making sure they have all the right pieces of track is an important job for them while mum and dad are doing the rest of the packing!! I couldn't have imagined how useful this set would be, and I heartily recommend it for travel fun.
toby: excllent piece, 20 Aug 2008
For some reason one of our sons favourites is Toby. This is a great piece and i notice he plays with it a lot. Pity there is no windmill to go with one of the Toby stories (yes i know, like you no doubt...i too am forced to watch them). There is one thing to be aware. this is one of the heavier take along pieces, so if you child is prone to the odd mood to rocket launch toys, you would be advised to steer clear of this, its about double the weight of a normal take along train. the colouring, painting and moulding is spot on on realism.
Lovely little trains for taking on your travels!, 24 Jul 2008
My son has a large collection of the take along Thomas range. These little trains are perfect for taking out and about - they're a lovely size. Ours have lasted quite well considering the heavy play they get from 4 young kids. OK, so they may have a few little chips in them now, but nothing that would take any fun out of them - they just look more authentic!!! And they don't chip nearly as easily as the wooden range.
I would highly recommend these to anyone with Thomas mad kids!
Great toy for Roary fans, 03 Nov 2008
My son, who is 3 loves, this toy. When it was bought he would spend over an hour putting Roary together and running him around until he fell apart, and then putting him back together again.
It involves screwing parts on to Roary with a plastic screwdriver, which helps to develop co-ordination. When we first got the toy my son was unable to put it together, but after a week of practicing he was able to do it on his own.
I would recommend this toy to any little Roary the Racing Car fan.
CHOO CHOO, 10 Sep 2008
A GREAT ADDITION TO THE TAKE ALONG THOMAS RANGE OF TOYS. PLUS ITS MY NAME TOO.
Added fun for the take along range, 02 Nov 2008
My son has the take along engine sheds and this extra track is a must to add onto this. Very easy for my two year old to put together and very durable. Comes with adapters so that it can fit the more up to date version of the track that some of the take along sets now come with.
Excellence in a little box!, 14 Oct 2008
Take Along Thomas & Friends - Curved & Straight Track PackI was delighted when I received this little track box this morning!My grndson will be over the moon!Cheaper than e-bay,quicker delivery than Thomas himself could offer - and an obviously caring toyshop (Toyopia.co.)Thomas addicts really NEED this expansion pack for a special Xmas!!!Thank-you Amazon!
GOING OFF TRACK?, 10 Sep 2008
WE WERE AFTER THIS FOR AGES AND NOW OUR SON CANT STOP PLAYING WITH IT. A MUST TO ADD ONTO THE THOMAS ENGINE SHED AND TUNNEL.
Track for the metal trains, 12 Mar 2008
This is compatible with the take along thomas range of trains and playsets as it comes with adapter pieces which fit the larger track parts on some of the playsets.
I have the Sodor Mine and engine shed, using the adapters it all works well together.
Lovely little take along trains!, 24 Jul 2008
My son has a large collection of the take along Thomas range. These little trains are perfect for taking out and about - they're a lovely size. Ours have lasted quite well considering the heavy play they get from 4 young kids. OK, so they may have a few little chips in them now, but nothing that would take any fun out of them - they just look more authentic!!! And they don't chip nearly as easily as the wooden range.
I would highly recommend these to anyone with Thomas mad kids!
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Take Along Thomas & Friends - Emily
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Learning Curve;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £4.65
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